OpenTx Companion Tutorial • How-to Upgrade to a New SD Card • Radiomaster TX16s • [Beginners]

This OpenTx tutorial from rcvideoreviews.com shows you how to perform a fresh install of the OpenTx SD Card Contents on a new SD Card. The idea behind this video is to show you the worse case scenario--starting from scratch.
If all you want to do is to put a bigger SD card in the radio, you simply copy the current card to the new card and you're done. However, if you're upgrading firmware, or your card has been corrupted, or you've accidentally deleted information from your existing card, this video will walk you through getting back up and running.
The video also shows how to copy your models and settings to the new card using OpenTx Companion. There are very simple ways to do this with your file browser of choice but it's easy to make a mistake that way. Using Companion will ensure your data is written correctly to the radio.
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[@RCVideoReviews]

Ever have one of those days? This video is a repost of the original in 1080p.

[@EldarKinSlayer]

I wondered what happened.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Life--running kids--stupid software defaulting to old resolutions that NOBODY USES anymore--late request from wife....

[@EldarKinSlayer]

@@RCVideoReviews I had your page open to watch after I watched Paul Harrel (his videos ALWAYS get watched first) came back to yours and it was gone LOL

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yeah, I'm experimenting with A/V - New audio gear, different visual formats. I need to keep adjusting/tweaking to get it right. I think I'm on track with the split screen concept but need to adjust the resolution of the capture so it's more visible on KZbin. My new audio recorder sounds good but it's fidgety. Inputs too low, I get noise, too high, I get clipping. I'm going through some stuff right now :|

[@passinthru4328]

At my age, I've had too many too count!

[@AdrianoCasemiro]

What a jewel this channel is. Thanks for making opentx a little less ancient Greek like. You have my respect and my subscription. Even though I'm more into multirotors lately.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for sub'ing. I started with multi-rotors but went the other direction. Anyway, glad you found the channel and hope you can put the video material to good use. J

[@AdrianoCasemiro]

@@RCVideoReviews I love fixed wing models, don't get me wrong. It's they who hate me, crashing all the time. I have a Mini Talon still in the box, just waiting for me to grow a pair.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Get a Crash Test Hobby Albatross. That plane half flies itself and can take punch after punch after punch and keep coming back for more. It's like Rocky in Rocky IV. Mini Talons are awesome. I have a mid-range FPV Mini Talon setup with Eagletree Vector, 1.3ghz Video, Dragonlink. That airframe is designed to be very efficient, not necessarily a good trainer.

[@jerryzito6840]

John thanks for all the help you have given me. I'm throwing in the towel. I have been two hours and watched your video twice, following step by step. I keep getting "storage warning missing or bad radio data" Your explanations are clear, and I consider myself relatively computer literate. It doesn't seem that hard.

[@RCVideoReviews]

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[@Shipe-ee]

As a newbie to Open TX and all related, I have to say that I really enjoy your videos and instructions. I am determined to learn as much as I can. Thank you.

[@henripcr7919]

From the EdgeTX website. Reminder: v2.9 removes support for direct "on radio" migration from versions before v2.6 This version of EdgeTX removes the ability to upgrade on-radio directly from OpenTX 2.3.15 or EdgeTX versions prior to 2.6 (which used the BIN format for storage of model and radio settings). It will however still be possible to migrate settings from older versions of OpenTX and EdgeTX via EdgeTX Companion. In some instances, particularly with some older OpenTX configurations, this is the more reliable mechanism for upgrading.

[@RCVideoReviews]

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[@petebloomfield1822]

I was in all sorts of trouble till I watched this and followed along step by step, thanks you so much ! ALL SORTED NOW :-)

[@RCVideoReviews]

Excellent!

[@iancurry8504]

Another awesome video lesson. You have no idea how much help this has been! Thanks

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're very welcome!

[@lukeiam0]

Thanks for posting. New to opentx and needed to upgrade to a larger SD card.

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome!

[@smalleaglefpv3186]

Excellent tutorial! So clear and precise. 👍

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks ;)

[@tecgeetech1304]

I second that!

[@ReasonRaider]

With all the info I have been seeing about the SD card bricking the radio permanently and how frequently it happens, it seems more like a must do and not an upgrade.

[@clayquarles8650]

New favorite channel! Thank you!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Welcome to the channel. Thanks for the comment.

[@Siddman86]

Same here! My new daily dose of instructables!

[@fpvcrumudgeon4576]

Great set of Tutorials. One suggestion. It is very (!) difficult to see/read the screens. Perhaps you could focus only on the window where the action is? Cheers

[@RCVideoReviews]

I addressed that in later videos. Keep watching--the format improves.

[@fpvcrumudgeon4576]

@@RCVideoReviews I noticed they improved. Got to work hard to find fault with such a great set of tutorials!

[@chadblaswich250]

how can something so simple be so damn hard.... been trying to install companion and crossfire on to my tx12 for three months and im no better off than when i started.

[@glenlabann273]

I have been having same troubles doing my haed in

[@sambenmokhtar3739]

This is a great guide. It was very informative and easy to follow.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@glenlabann273]

You make it look so easy three day I'm going mo luck even downloading tx companion

[@StevePotter]

Whenever you are showing your desktop computer content: The important details you are showing us are hard to see, a bit blurry and too small. (Even when in full-screen mode on a big monitor and 1080p, with my best eyeglasses!) Can you please expand your screen to fill the whole KZbin window, and expand the app window to fill your whole desktop screen? You only need to show the Tx once in a while, so it could briefly overlap the screen at those moments, then go away. Same goes for your outline overviews at the upper left. THANKS!! Such excellent tutorials!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Steve, Thanks for the comment. This video was the first attempt at this format and I realized the same thing and fixed it by setting a much easier to read resolution. If you check out the Flight Modes video I just posted, you'll see that I: 1) Decreased the resolution, 2) Put the App in Full Screen mode, 3) Zoomed in on the app for most of the video. I'm doing a little experimentation with delivering this type of content and I'm still sharpening the saw. Apologize that you guys have to deal with the learning on my part.

[@jerryzito6840]

As a prudent person I always backup my SD card when I make any changes. I have several backup folders. Can I simply copy and paste the backup contents to my new SD card?

[@bunnykiller]

PSA... when removing the SD card, keep something in front of the slot, the card will pop out with quite a bit of velocity, took 2 hours before I found mine after it shot out of the slot... it ended up being over 8 feet away from the work bench... no where near where I thought it was.. :)

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yeah those little suckers have escape velocity.

[@thatguysomewhere143]

Followed step by step and still wont work. Keep getting "STORAGE WARNING", Bad radio data , Press any key. so frustrating. Is there a max size sdcard and going above that causes problems?

[@RCVideoReviews]

It will recognize 32GB natively, but there's no point in going that large. You also want to make sure to use 4k allocation size on format to avoid stuttering.

[@MichaelRogersJesusrules]

I love your videos have for a few years now and your such a blessing .ive done what you said as you always easily explain everything with pictures :P but it says i dont have a card in the tx16s i have removed it replaced it and it brings them first 2 windows up ,with the firmware and the load of files (just seems everytime i go to use companion it hates me) i have tryed to use it since i found you a few years ago but it just doesnt work it installs fine i dont know and i dont want to trouble you as im already on enough meds to knock out an elephant , i will work it out probably from here just without companion thanx RCVideoReviews for all you do for our community. much love from south australia. Mike oh i have built and worked on pcs for over 20 years so i just thought i would let you know that ..age is catchin up i suppose. i shall return after it works. i just wanted to run yaapu and have a 1st screen still, and use yaapu in the 2nd window for when i needed it..

[@robertwioch3691]

Hi! Very good Information on the radio. This is Robert Wioch. I will give you always a Thumps up. you are the best out there. AAAAAAAAAA++++++++++ :))

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks again!

[@tvz857]

So how do you handle a completely new radio? This is my first radio and I am very new to FPV and I am trying to follow these instructions step by step. and I am not sure I am doing this correctly. I need someone to walk me thru this!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Watch this: kzbin.info/aero/PLy3TC1ILJYTjqDXFB84oXVWZG14zyMYYt Then dive in and don't be afraid.

[@michael1473]

Merry Christmas ! Awesome videos. Could you please show us newbs how to set up the SD button in open TX?

[@RCVideoReviews]

SD button?

[@michael1473]

@@RCVideoReviews Sorry in open Tx on the top row, the button on the left side of the two green crosses.

[@RCVideoReviews]

So you're talking about Companion? I did a Companion Into: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5acipSglM-Id5o

[@michael1473]

@@RCVideoReviews Thank. I started to watch that vid a while back but didn't get back to it. I have been watching so many videos my heads about to explode lol But I re watched this and its perfect!! everything worked out well.

[@jimrichardson8575]

I have followed your directions to the letter, but my laptop keeps saying "No radio discovered", but it shows all of the files on the radio. It is only in OpenTX companion when I plug the radio in to my computer when it says no radio. What am I doing wrong? I'm a noobie to these new computer radios Please HELP ME: I'M DROWNING !😭😱

[@drodney90]

@RCVideoReviews I plugged in my radio master boxer Elrs to my computer and unplugged it not realizing it would mess it up and now there is nothing on the tools page on my radio. I cannot figure out how to fix this. If you have any way of doing so would be greatly appreciated.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Answered previously.

[@Legalmachinist]

This great video should be the very first thing that the Radiometer beginner series starts with - replacement of that *** 256Mb SD card that comes with the TX16S. I spent weeks filling out all the various things I wanted on my model (for copying), all servo/surface variations, gyros, rates/expos, sound tracks, global effects, etc and was very nearly done last night when I received the "SD Card Error" message. Two clicks later, my entire model with weeks of work tweaking all the aspects Gone. Nothing remains. It is as if it never existed. SO AGGRAVATED. It also generates a substantial lack of trust. I will have to start over (and undoubtedly have to rewatch many videos), but now on a replacement SD. I can not find a recommendation for the best one to use.

[@RCVideoReviews]

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[@Legalmachinist]

Thank you John! Still can’t believe the entire model was wiped out. What would be helpful is a bullet point list of reminders how to do this and that (for ex I could not get any of the 6 pot switches to work as a timer reset, or how to do a throttle cut). The list could be a short reminder without explanation of how to do things and serve as an index of sorts to your in depth videos on that particular subject. Just a thought as I try to recreate all the fresh learning.@@RCVideoReviews

[@jerryzito6840]

Happy New Year John. I feel very comfortable managing SD cards. Why suddenly am I getting an "SD card Full" warning. I have Edgetx 2.9.3 (Providence)

[@RCVideoReviews]

Download Treesize Free for Windows, put your SD card in the computer and find out what's taking up all your space. A complete 100% installation of EdgeTX takes about 25MB with sounds. The radio ships with a 256MB card. So the default install takes about 10% of the available space which means you found some creative way to fill it up.

[@bobkeul7682]

Somehow I always come back at your tutorials:) I do have question about .bin files. I just downloaded from the internet a Model15.bin. Now I already have Model15.bin in my model folder. Can I just rename the file to Model16.bin or any number, would that work?

[@RCVideoReviews]

You can rename it, but make sure to add an entry for it in RADIO/models.txt or it won't show up in your "select model" screen.

[@bobkeul7682]

@@RCVideoReviews Perfect!! It worked! Many thanks!

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@bobkeul7682 You're welcome.

[@bcflyer99]

Any ideas how to fix a corrupt sound file on the card? I was trying to update the sound files, but I can't overwrite the old one because it's corrupted. I'd like to start fresh, or if there's a way to reformat the corrupted one I'll go that route. Suggestions?

[@RCVideoReviews]

If you want to start fresh, you should be able to use any number of disk management tools in your operating system (or aftermarket) to format the SD card. I don't know if I'd trust an SD card that is corrupted though. As cheap as these things are, may as well just get a new card.

[@FLY_WD_RAGHIL]

Helpp lot of people are facing issues with windows 7 and windows10 to get connected via tx16s , till here can't finad any proper solution, it always shows( "usb device not recognised..............) tried everything no luck till here

[@RCVideoReviews]

Upgrade OpenTX on your radio. Starting with I believe 2.3.10 they added a unique USB identifier that allegedly cures the USB issues.

[@glenlabann273]

My tx16s bind cam 2.3.11 not recognised in open tx compan

[@MatsGF]

Thank you for the good walkthrough. I noticed that on your first card (card#1) you had a folder called crossfire. That one didnt exist on the sdcard content zipfile that you downloaded. That mght be an issue?

[@RCVideoReviews]

The crossfire scripts are in the tools directory. I’ve since installed crossfire and bound the receivers without issue.

[@drewbooFPV]

I just tried to update opentx to 2.3.10 but when i tried to empty the SD contents into the usb drive it said i don’t have enough space???? Do i just need a bigger sd? I’m using the 256mb

[@RCVideoReviews]

The 2.3.10 SD card contents are 129MB. Amber is 30MB. The stock card is 256MB. So all in it's about 160MB + MAYBE another 10MB in model/image data. You might want to find out what's taking up all that extra space. These radios do not need big SD cards. I added an 8GB card just because that's the smallest one I had available.

[@lucienrios1093]

Hi John what is the bigger size that i can use on my TX16S i understand the one is in side is 256 MG Thank you Best regards Lucien.

[@RCVideoReviews]

32gb is the biggest partition the radio can read. There's NO REASON to go bigger than 2gb. Whatever you do, make sure you format with fat32 and 4k allocation size.

[@dave.a8951]

Thank you

[@RCVideoReviews]

You're welcome

[@upperechelon3456]

Excellent superb. Thank you very much.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for the comment. You're very welcome.

[@jerryzito6840]

Very good video. I am running EdgeTX. Can I do the same thing?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yes, absolutely

[@petercane6376]

Please please help. My new TX16s arrived this morning. I removed the new sd card to see what memory it had in it and on trying to reinsert it, it pinged out never to be seen again. Is this why they were called " jumper " radios? Seriously I am on a big downer now as my screen reads NO SD CARD. Does the sd card hold the firmware? If it does, I need to buy a new card, go into Open Tx and download new firmware? What size if card will be good to go? My first time with open tx and I have lost the new sd card. What a nerd!!!! What do I do? Peter

[@RCVideoReviews]

This is easy to fix. Grab any SD card you have smaller than 32gb. Format it Fat32 with 4k allocation size. You'll need to find out what version of OpenTX you're running. Hit the System Button and go to Information. You'll see something like 2.3.xx When you know your version number, go here: www.open-tx.org/downloads Click on you version number On the resultant page, scroll down to "SD Card Content" Click on "opentx-tx16s" You'll see a list of SD Card ZIP Files. Make note of the v000xx numbers. Download one zip file, unzip it to your new SD card. When you boot up, OpenTX may complain about version number. It might say something like, "Expected v00035" Go back to that download page and get v00035 of the zip file. Erase the sd card, unzip v00035 to your sd card and you should be done. Don't panic, this is super easy to fix.

[@petercane6376]

@@RCVideoReviews Thank you so much for your detailed reply. I will write down( note ) all of your content. I have searched all day for the card. The stupidest thing happened. I could not recall it actually pinging out so I thought.." I wonder if I missed the Sd card slot and it somehow ended up IN the tx? I opened it up, gave it a good shake and voila!.. The sd card fell out on my bed. So this does not happen again I have done a very simple mod. I have glued a piece of black plastic to the tx casing with plastic glue whicb now covers the gap and it is impossible now to miss the slot. If any one is going to fluff up the simplest operation it will be me. How stupid. Thank you so much for calming me down. I am looking forward to using open tx programme to record my own voice commands with a touch of humour to it... Also images of my own models. Peter

[@toddclayton611]

What is the largest sd card that can go in the TX16s? Can't find this information anywhere.

[@RCVideoReviews]

It'll read up to 32gb, but that is massive overkill for this radio. A 2gb card is more than you'll ever need. Also, make sure to format with fat32 and 4k allocation size.

[@toddclayton611]

@@RCVideoReviews Thanks, I was going to get a 2g card thinking it would have no problem taking it. Once I have it, I will follow your video on the formatting and then install Edge TX.

[@jlauby7777]

What zip file did you use to unzip .rar amber file?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Metro from the MS App store.

[@jlauby7777]

Hello I get the boot did i boot when I plug in in BL mode. I don’t get the two screens to pop up. What do I do then? Redid 3 times but no two screens? J

[@RCVideoReviews]

When in BL mode and you connect a USB cable does the screen on the radio show "USB Connected"? If not, you have something mechanical going on. Change cables, change USB ports, try a different computer. In windows you need to hear the bong bong bong sound and the USB drive must be seen to be writeable.

[@jlauby7777]

Yes I’m in BL mode, it does the bong de dibong bong stuff and says usb connected on the radio but no two screen show in companion.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Companion doesn’t show the screens. Windows does. And sometimes windows doesn’t pop them up. You can look in your file explorer and you should see the directory listing of your sd card there. If you can see it companion will be able to see it. If you can’t see your sd card in explorer companion can’t see it.

[@sleepingbearffg5008]

Like a Boss 👊👊💪💪

[@Mrclassyduck]

Is this the same on edgetx

[@RCVideoReviews]

Not exactly.

[@llarez905]

Can´t you just backup your old sd card and drag it to the new sd card when you have format it? Thanks for giving us these great tips, i woudn´t made it with out them.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I had an undocumented motive in this video to get people to start using Companion as it can handle all SD card management automatically when you learn how to use it correctly. It also minimizes errors/mistakes.

[@llarez905]

​@@RCVideoReviews Yes i know it´s a great tool and so easy to work in ones you learn it.

[@BishopDON]

what sd cards work with tx16s? I cant find info anywhere. I had a 64g sdxc sandisk lying around but my radio wouldn't recognize it. I know 64 is overkill.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Pretty much all SD cards work, it's not the card, it's the partition size and the formatting. You need 32gb or less for a partition and you really want to use 4k allocation size. The data interface struggles with allocation blocks larger than 4k.

[@BishopDON]

@@RCVideoReviews thx. I created a 32gb partition. It would only let me set 8k allocation, 4k gave me an error in windows.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Use a smaller card. 8k causes buffering. You can hear audio stutters when it plays audio tracks when using anything over 4K. I know there are free partition tools that will do it on any size partition. The problem on big partitions is the FAT gets big when using 4K blocks. You can also go with a 2gb partition. You don’t need very much space on these radios.

[@e.n.2076]

can you simply copy "old" upgraded content from old sd card and copy to new one? this should work also, btw good job i like your tutorials

[@RCVideoReviews]

You can. You have to understand, some people who watch this material are not comfortable with file handling, so I tried to show a way for the software to handle their synchronization. It is easy to install new contents directly on top of old though.

[@BrianRamseysg01]

Just had the sd card glitch so took the dam thing out reformated and did the above and it works got my models back and radio settings all I had to do was recalibrate sticks even model bound as normal no rebind req! However I have a serrious question what are the rec numbers used for I dont assign any as I feel each radio setting is held with each model and I dont have any models with multiple recivers in them so what is the story with rec numbering is it req on a model with only one rx?

[@RCVideoReviews]

If you don't use Rx numbers, anytime you power an Rx and the Tx, the Tx will operate the Rx independent of the model selected. If you do use Rx numbers, the Tx will operate only if the matching model is selected. I have personally started flying a model with the wrong model selected. Fortunately, all the controls were close enough to the same allowing me to get the model back on the ground. I started numbering my Rxs with the TX16s.

[@RCVideoReviews]

PS Not sure what caused you to say you had an SD card glitch, but if you think the SD card is a problem, I would replace it.

[@randygrinter2800]

Thank you for making your Open TX Tutorials! They are great and are easy to follow. I have tried to upgrade my new SD card in the Jumper T-16; following your tutorial, but have arrived at the "unable to find SD card". I have added the models and radio folders. Still no joy. Not sure how to proceed. Have fallowed the steps, but I must be missing something. Any help would be apppreciated, thank you!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Did you format the SD card? What format did you use? Make sure it's FAT32. or FAT. If your PC can see it but your radio can't, that sounds like a format issue.

[@randygrinter2800]

@@RCVideoReviews Thank you for the reply. Yes, I did format the card. The only option was Fat, not Fat 32. So maybe? It is a brand new Samsung 64 evo plus (only spare on hand). I can try a smaller class 10 card the next time I get to town.

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@randygrinter2800 64GB might be too big. I haven't looked at the size limit. Easy test: Make a 2gb partition on it, format fat32, put sd contents on the 2gb partition and see if it's recognized that way.

[@bobi2582]

Hi. 2 Rookie questions if I may. What is the largest SD card capacity you can install? Do you know what the max amount of models you can install on the TX16s or is this dependent on the SD card capacity? Cheers.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I believe 32gb is the largest partition size it recognizes. There is no max amount of models that I'm aware of. The model configuration files are very small. The stock contents with 40+ models takes about 150MB of storage.

[@bobi2582]

@@RCVideoReviews Thanks very much.

[@craigallison1566]

What is the best size Micro sd card GB's for the TX16s

[@RCVideoReviews]

It comes stock with 256MB. So unless you plan on loading it up with music and images, anything over 2GB is probably overkill and it probably doesn't need that much.

[@BlacKnight1023]

What size sd card can we use

[@RCVideoReviews]

16GB FAT32

[@paulkoepnick7122]

Is there a size limit as I had a 128Gb mico sd laying around, I formatted it in fat 32 then copied the sd contents from my original card to it, and I cannot send models and settings to it as it says it cannot find the Radio sd card. The computer sees the sd card when I plug it in to the computer after powering in boot loader mode but OpenTX can,t find it to download models and settings.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I've had varying results depending on the OTX/EdgeTX version I've used. One thing I know, anything 32g or less always works. Format with 4k allocation size to avoid read buffering/errors.

[@paulkoepnick7122]

@@RCVideoReviews Thank You that worked but windows would not allow me a choice for 4k allocation size so I let it just do default size and it acts like normal with the new 32gb card in but it is just slow at popping up the folder when you choose USB Storage. Also what are your thoughts on using the Synchronize SD choice in the file menu of OpenTX? Also forgot to mention in other post I am using a RadioMaster TX16S Max

[@skygroover6692]

I have a taranas xlite controller i tried updating the firmware. Anyhow I done it wrong now none of my drones will bind to it. Can anyone help me get it back going

[@RCVideoReviews]

Can you flash the prior firmware back to the radio? I'd start there.

[@skygroover6692]

I'm not sure how or even where to get it im new to fpv. Of anybody can point me to a good video on how to do so ty

[@ChristKrew-Rev1.8]

Have a question... can I just install my frsky sd card into my new tx16s and be done? Thanks again for the content.

[@RCVideoReviews]

It depends on the radio. If it's a Horus, you might be able to do it. If it's a Taranis, no. Honestly, I would take the time to just backup/restore the models.

[@ChristKrew-Rev1.8]

@@RCVideoReviews thank you. Will do.

[@jacobnator-hi5ir]

maybe you can help me. I've looked through the comments to see if anyone has had this problem. I turned on the radio one day and it was flickering at the power button and screen. I took it apart made sure the wires were all connected. then I smacked it(going off what one other guy did) and the flickering did stop. but then when I turned it on it had bad radio data and then when I tried to look at the sd card on the p.c it couldn't read it. all my pc drivers are up to date. reads all my other cards just fine. I followed along with your videos and a few others. got the firmware updated thru the companion. and now it turns on but still says sd card warning and somehow my sticks are switched around cause it also says throttle warning but it's not on the left throttle side. it's on the roll and pitch side, the right. I can go into the model setups and all functions seem to be there but my background and the tabs that are usually up top are just gone. and when I power down it's just a white screen that counts 4 dots and then turns off. no face or anything. same when powered on it doesn't say welcome to opentx or anything. idk what the heck happened and i can't seem to find any material anywhere on how to fix it. I feel I am able without having to send it back i just can't find an example.. any suggestions? maybe to a video or thread. I am not on Facebook or any other sites. just KZbin. thanks for any help! also there is nothing to back up and I don't care about any previously saved settings/models. I just want it how it came from banggood. oh and my new sd card is 32gb.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Format the sd card. Copy sd card contents to it from OpenTx downloads. Your sticks are switched because it can’t read your radio setup from sd card and it’s defaulting to mode 1. You can change it to mode 2 in the system settings but don’t bother with that until you have it reading from your sd card. And stop smacking your electronics. That’s not the answer. You probably have a lose ribbon cable on your display panel.

[@jacobnator-hi5ir]

@@RCVideoReviews holy cow it worked!! 🤘😲🤘 not that i didn't think you knew what you're doing. dude idk what I was doing wrong this past weekend.. and ya with the display panel, i opened it up but only checked the ribbon cables that were visible maybe there was more underneath everything.. it all seemed fine tho. ugh you're right, i shouldn't have smacked it. I feel super embarrassed now haha wow. thanks again and for the quick response! subbed!

[@elikjacobson7544]

Hi, the button "write models and settings" in the companion is disabled, what could be the problem? Thx

[@RCVideoReviews]

Sounds like Companion can't see the SD Card. Is the SD Card visible in Explorer?

[@elikjacobson7544]

@@RCVideoReviews well, it worked now, BUT..., the version didn`t update and i get the massage "sd card warning expected version 2.3v0029", could it be because the sd card is 16 GB?

[@RCVideoReviews]

No. You have to use the sd card contents specific for your firmware.

[@elikjacobson7544]

@@RCVideoReviews i did so, everything went fine, but when i restart the TX, i get the massage above and an indication that the version didn`t update

[@tvz857]

Does it matter whether the SD card is formatted to FAT32 or EXfat?? I ask because I tried formatting my sd card and exfat is my only option!!!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yes. It only reads fat32. If exfat is your only option that means the card is too big. Partition it. But that makes managing on radio more complicated.

[@tvz857]

@@RCVideoReviews Just so I understand; you are telling me that the likely reason for why I cannot see any of the SD contents on my radiomaster TX12 (with the SD card inserted) is because the 128GB SD card I am using is too big to be formatted to fat32 ?

[@RCVideoReviews]

I’m saying huge cards like that don’t format in fat32 by default because that format is highly inefficient for big cards. That’s also a ludicrously large card for the radio. If you want the radio to read it you need a fat32 partition 32g or smaller.

[@tvz857]

@@RCVideoReviews that’s all I’m asking. I am new to this a in looking at the instruction manuals it did not specify what type of SD card to use. Or how to format it.

[@RCVideoReviews]

They don’t need much. 2gb is more than enough. Anything larger is massive overkill.

[@popeye7833]

My radio switch to mode 1 after that with Throttle on the right , is there an easy way to return mode 2 please .

[@RCVideoReviews]

Press System -> Page Right -> Page Right. Scroll one position left with the jog dial and you should see "Mode" Change it from 1 to 2.

[@popeye7833]

@@RCVideoReviews great ! will you present the new mode Quad from Radiomaster ;)

[@RCVideoReviews]

New mode Quad?

[@look2christ777]

Which gimbals are those on the tx16s?

[@RCVideoReviews]

They're hall effect gimbals.

[@ace-gc5xm]

will this work with the T18 ? most of your video?

[@RCVideoReviews]

It's OpenTx, it will work on pretty much all OpenTx radios. There might be some nuances here or there but in practice, OpenTx is OpenTx. The radio relies on the software not the other way around.

[@richsadler5686]

I tried this procedure, and didn't work for me. I'm on the current version 2.3.10, maybe that made a difference? When I got to the step to copy models etc back to the radio I kept getting the missing SD card error, even after creating the Image and models folders. I took my time making i did every step exactly with the video. Any ideas?

[@RCVideoReviews]

How is the card formatted? Fat32? What size?

[@richsadler5686]

The SD card was a Scan Disk 128 GB. I formatted it in Windows and Windows 10 doesn't give you the option of Fat 32 or Fat 16, the only options are NTSF, or exFat which is the default. From what I've read exFat is a modern replacement for Fat32?

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@richsadler5686 I'd start there if I were you. Partition it to a 16GB drive and format with Fat32. Find an alternative disk format utility if you have to.

[@claydellacava1673]

@@richsadler5686 I have the same problem using a 64gb scan disk. How did you fix this?

[@dannybrinkley3278]

@@richsadler5686 n

[@vonSchwartzwolfe]

So FAT 32 does not come up as a choice exFAT and ntfs are it. Will one of these work?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Try. exFat might. I doubt ntfs will. I've never formatted an SD card that didn't have FAT32 as an option since it was introduced.

[@vonSchwartzwolfe]

@@RCVideoReviews reading other posts could it be I need to use a smaller card? I just had a 64gb card on hand.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I’m not sure what the otx size limit is but I know at least 2gb works. That’s what I have in mine. You could make a 2gb partition and try with the card you have.

[@seanpettit6410]

@@RCVideoReviews i had all these issues with windows.It must be fat32 format.If u use a 32gb or smaller card, fat32 will come up in the dropdown list under the format.IT will NOT be an option, only exfat(which wont work) if u use a card bigger than 32gb with windows.Thats how it went for me anyways..thanx great video.

[@kdubs57]

I added the MODELS and RADIO files as instructed and still get the “Unable to find radio SD card!” message. Any suggestions?

[@RCVideoReviews]

When you plug your radio in (on the top port) do you get prompted for Joystick or SD Card?

[@kdubs57]

SD card. I was looking at other posts here and am thinking that my problem is the 64 gb micro sd card I am using. I will try a 2 gig and see what happens.

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@kdubs57 Yeah...I didn't see mention of a 64gb card earlier. That is likely the issue. 32gb max.

[@kdubs57]

@@RCVideoReviews thanks for your help in this and so much more!

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@kdubs57 You working now?

[@Steve-oj6dz]

Thanks for all the videos. Wondering if it is possible to install a custom .wav file I created with my guitar. I have replaced it in the sound folder under system with the title hello. I have renamed the oldhello. the wav file is 500kb? Thanks again

[@RCVideoReviews]

You definitely can although I've stuggled to get music riffs to sound right. Here are the rules: File Name: 123456.wav (up to 6 characters plus .wav) Sample Rate: 32 kHz (or 16 Khz, 8Khz) Bits / Sample: 16 (or 8) Tracks: 1, mono Compression Codec: PCM (or u-law, a-law)

[@Steve-oj6dz]

@@RCVideoReviews Got it with your help. You are right. The riff sounds a little muffled or distant. I'm thinking about trying it higher up the neck. Also I love the Radiomaster TX16S, now if I could just fly a little better. Thanks for the help.

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@Steve-oj6dz Glad you got it. If you figure out how to get the tone right, let me know.

[@aquifshaikh8426]

Does the radiomaster TX16s support frsky access protocol?

[@RCVideoReviews]

I looked for a while and couldn't find anything indicating the multiprotocol module supports Access. Here is a list of supported protocols: github.com/pascallanger/DIY-Multiprotocol-TX-Module/blob/master/Protocols_Details.md

[@craigallison1566]

Every protocol possible

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yeah, that's the main reason I left FrSky. They take advantage of and use Opensource for the radio itself, but now they've implemented encryption and closed off access to their Tx. Horsehockey--bad form.

[@bob.w3984]

I have a question about The TX16S, Does a bigger SD card increase the boot time . I have a Lexar 4gb card. I have copied the entire contents of the RM TX16S sd card to it after a formatting . It takes the radio 40 seconds to boot at turn on. Will the way you do it work better or do I need a smaller chip.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I've found that larger allocation sizes during format slow the radio down. Try formatting your card with an allocation unit size of 4096 bytes.

[@bob.w3984]

@@RCVideoReviews thanks I will try right now. reformat and 4096 allocation. I will tell you soon how it went

[@bob.w3984]

@@RCVideoReviews was Slow formatted fat 32 and Allocated @ 4096. Something just isnt right with the SD card. Thanks for the Excelent content and the Quick reply ... What size did you use?

[@RCVideoReviews]

The 256MB card works fine. With a full install of OTX and the Amber sound pack it only consumed about 20MB or 1/10th the capacity of the card. That said, because I switch stuff around so much I usually wind up with a 2gb or 8gb card most of the time which is massive overkill.

[@bob.w3984]

@@RCVideoReviews I got how to use a 32GB card to replace the 256MB card without slow boot times. I format the 32GB card and partition the card with a 512GB volume named E and then copy the original to the to the new card . Boots as fast it used to do and now I have room for Logs ect ect

[@sidd8310]

hello. Does it need to be in bootloader mode for this?

[@RCVideoReviews]

No. Bootloader is only really needed to flash radio firmware, that's it.

[@Siddman86]

@@RCVideoReviews ok, thanks. Been watching at least 3 of your videos per day since I got the TX16S and I'm amazed what capabilities it has and what a good instructor you are. You really give me confidence to play with and totaly customize the radio to my needs and beyond. Never knew I wanted features untill I knew they existed ;)) cheers

[@flyingernst]

why all this effort and not just coping everything from the old sd card to the new one (after formating it?)

[@RCVideoReviews]

The idea was to show people how to integrate Companion in SD card management for OpenTx. i.e. Backing up models, radio settings, and using the sync feature. I just did a Livestream showing the more pedantic file explorer copy only option. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIKqkpSpg62WocU

[@flyingernst]

@@RCVideoReviews ah sorry, I thought to much short cutted :-) Ok, at the end just the message from my side, copy paste works too, but you are right, in your video you/we can see all the other steps someone might need for a new install or copy step by step of the sd card.

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@flyingernst I get the Companion SD sync question quite often. It certainly is easy to manage just in windows alone without any software help though.

[@countryboymotovlogs926]

Way to fast for these old eyes and brain. Ive been trying to get the right sd card on all damn day! And my dumb ass put .12 firmware on the radio, and its been out like a week maby. I wanted .11 but checked updates went to .12. This sucks!

[@DavidReynolds-kr6yh]

Amber definitely sounds sexier than the original lol.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Yeah, much better audio pack. Way to stick with the video!

[@evgenyvaltorin5330]

Парни, есть кто на русском может объяснить? Хотя бы в общих чертах. Капец новую флешку в аппу не получается установить что бы настройки сохранились.

[@garygullikson6349]

Test comment.

[@EldarKinSlayer]

Well Done! Thank You!!!! I'm going to cut you. WTF????? What do I have to do for the radio to say that?

[@RCVideoReviews]

You can assign a special function to play a track on a switch. Set the track to cutyou or whatever it was named. C something.

[@EldarKinSlayer]

@@RCVideoReviews I will figure a way for that after every warning. "Warning RSSI Low, I will Cut You."

[@RCVideoReviews]

There you go. You’re talking about logical switches now. Put L1 on when RSSI drops below 45 then have SF1 play RSSI warning on L1. Put L2 on when RSSI drops below 45 with a two or three second delay then have SF2 play I will cut you track on L2. Super easy.